Shumak is one of the most mysterious corners of Siberia. It is useless to look for information about a mountain resort in medical guides, but people from all over the world want to get here. People are impressed by the special energy of this revenge and the fact that any person on Shumak can literally be transformed. Here, not only the body is healed, but also the soul.
There are legends about the healing properties of the waters of the Shumak springs. Thanks to them, the one who comes on crutches begins to walk, and the blind starts to see. It should be noted right away that from the cost of the tour to these mineral springs you can faint - it is beyond the reach of people with an average income.
From the article you can find out more detailed information about this unique natural phenomenon - Shumaksky mineral springs.
General information
This region, hidden among magnificent blue waterfalls and gorges at an altitude of 1558 meters, is located in the depths of the Eastern Sayan mountains. The territory belongs to the Republic of Buryatia (Okinsky district). This unique place is called “Small Tibet”. Shumak is also famous as one of the most inaccessible corners on Earth with sources of a similar plan. Shumak springs are known since ancient times. According to legends, even in the time of Genghis Khan, their water was delivered to his troops.
The Shumakskoye field was formed at the beginning of the Quaternary as a result of the tectonic fault of the Tunkinsky char. However, the sources of Schumach are one of the youngest mineral waters on earth. The approximate time of source formation is 1.6 million years ago. And for Eastern Siberia this represents a completely unique phenomenon.
The Shumak River is a right tributary of the Kitoy River. The climatic conditions here are sharply continental. Even in the summer, heat can suddenly give way to rain and snowfall.
Mysterious Valley of Shumak Springs
Alpine valley of the river. Shumak, eating several dozens of mineral springs, different in mineralization, temperature and dissolved elements, is magnificent. There are many rare plants, almost not destroyed by civilization. Especially a lot of berries: blueberries, blueberries, wild strawberries ... The valley is mysterious and covered with many legends.
Water from sources heals absolutely everything, but the path to these keys is complicated. We have to overcome the pass with a length of up to 2700 meters and mountain rivers fording. One of the tourists who visited these places once joked: “A patient who wishes to be cured at the Shumak springs should have remarkable health and dexterity of a cavalryman and climber.”
The power of sources
In 1999, an international scientific expedition was organized in these places, confirming the healing properties of water. A total of about 100 mineral and radon springs hit from under the ground. The surprising fact is that hot water can break through in one spring, and only 10 centimeters from it - ice water.
This mysterious place is lost far in the mountains. Some of the most difficult and young sources on the planet are located at high altitude in the mountains. Fresh and clean mountain air, alpine landscapes and the peculiar energy of this earth's corner contribute to the restoration of health.
Mineral Shumak sources and radon baths have miraculous healing properties that have a beneficial effect on the human body. All sources are signed and among them everyone can find a suitable one. The names of the sources: “Pressure”, “Nerves”, “Headaches”, “Stomach”, “Tuberculosis”, “Kidneys”, “Heart”, etc. In combination with mud and radon baths, the sources are capable of performing real miracles.
It is believed that water from sources helps even in the treatment of cancer.
Water composition
In addition to minerals, the waters of Shumak sources (photo in the article) are saturated with gases. They contain oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and rare gases.
Sources emerge from the bowels in three groups: 70-meter (42 springs with a water temperature of 10 - 35 ° ), 175-meter (50 springs with a temperature of 10-35 ° ) and 120-meter (16 sources of 28 - 34 ° ) . The best properties of the waters of Kislovodsk, Tskhaltubo and Pyatigorsk are collected in the sources. Healing sources of healing are the most complex diseases.
In addition, the childless couples who visited here had long-awaited babies.
Legend
The valley of Shumak springs in Buryatia has many legends, including this one. Once a hunter from the Soyot tribe was looking for prey in the mountains of the Eastern Sayan Mountains. He shot at a deer he met. But the arrow wounded the animal only in the hoof. Trying to escape from the hunter, the deer went into the depths of the mountains. The hunter followed his prey and eventually overtook the wounded beast. He lay in a puddle of mud.
When the hunter made an attempt to approach him to make another control shot, the deer suddenly jumped up and ran away on his four hooves. The healing mud in which he lay healed his wound and saved his life. So the miraculous Shumak sources were discovered.
sights
- Children's Mountain (on the other pillars of the Huuhain-Had). It is located 5 kilometers downstream of Shumak. Usually childless families come here, whom doctors are not able to help.
- Place of worship Dolzhon and Molzhon (perfume of the sisters). These girls are the spirits of the area. Legend has it that one day a hunter brought his daughters here to be healed. However, as a result of the tragedy, they died, and since then their souls have been living here and watching over the order. According to local residents, spirits are very fond of when guests have fun and sing, but are very angry when they destroy the forest, quarrel and litter.
- Sacred places. They are marked with ribbons on poles and trees. It is accepted here to leave thanks and requests. A knife left on Shumak - a request for the birth of a son, a wooden spoon - a request for good health, a doll - a request for the birth of a daughter. In gratitude, crafts, drawings and even whole poems are left here.
How to get there
Shumak sources are available in two ways: on foot and by helicopter. It is believed that if a person has overcome this difficult path to the sources with his own feet, then Shumak will more generously give him miracles.
By helicopter you can get a flight Irkutsk - Shumak sources (MI-8 or eurocopter). This is the easiest and fastest way to find yourself in a mysterious land (32 minutes). The cost of the flight is 18,000 rubles in both directions.
If we estimate the forces spent on the road on foot, food, the cost of horses, a difficult pass, etc., it will become clear that the flight is not so expensive. And if you compare it with the cost of a weekly ticket to the camp site - then it is not even expensive. During the flight, you can see many wonderful waterfalls, mountain lakes and rivers, and you can also feel the proximity of the mountain slopes and the immensity of the impenetrable taiga of Siberia.
The fastest way to get to the sources on foot is through the pass from the village of Nilova Pustyn. In total, the route takes from 2 to 4 days, depending on free time and training level. You can get from Irkutsk to the Nilova Desert by bus or taxi (254 km, cost about 400 rubles). The road goes through the village. Kultuk on Lake Baikal. After it, driving along the main road, you should turn right at the fork and go towards Arshan. The track is called Kultuk-Mondy (to the final point 156 km). After 110 km, a sign is set to Arshan, but you should go without turning off. The trail to Shumak originates near the village. Hoyto-Gol (road Nilova-Pustyn - Hoyto-Gol, in the middle of 11 and 12 km marks).
In the Nile Desert, after the Buddhist datsan, at the first turn, you should turn onto a country road leading to the pass and having many branches. Follow along the left coast of the river. Hubuts. Then a noticeable pack trail appears, which gradually passes into the river valley. Ehe-ger. There are pointers everywhere.
Before the pass, it is better to stop for the night. If you go to the pass in the evening, it is impossible to cross it, and there is nowhere to hide from the weather. And these places are characterized by a sharp change in weather - here, even in summer, heavy snowfalls are possible.
In the Nile Desert, it is possible to rent horses and take a guide to the pass.
Recommendations
Sources Shumak are effective in the treatment of diabetes, diathesis, cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, bile ducts, etc. Water should be taken before meals in 30-60 minutes. Mud baths can be taken only by adults (no more than 20 minutes). Radon baths are taken once a day (10 minutes) in a sitting position, without immersing the heart region in water. After taking these baths, you should dress warmly, as there is a great risk of getting colds.
It is important to note that the use of drinks containing alcohol is not at all welcomed here. It should be remembered that otherwise the spirit of Shumak will definitely remind of this.
Finally
Making a fascinating helicopter flight over the protected corner of Pribaikalye, flying Lake Baikal, Shumak springs, one is amazed at the amazing beauty of the unique nature of this region, which has retained its original appearance.
These are evergreen dense forests, healing waters of springs, ice streams and waterfalls, as well as infinitely clean air.